Nahshon
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Hebrew / Biblical ◈ 2 syllables
""Divine inspiration; prophetic vision." | Formal: "One who is guided divinely.""

From Hebrew / Biblical

"Divine inspiration; prophetic vision. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Nahshon at a glance
Meaning"Divine inspiration; prophetic vision." | Formal: "One who is guided divinely."
OriginHebrew / Biblical
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#9706
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Origin & history of Nahshon
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Hebrew / Biblical roots
Nahshon comes from the Hebrew / Biblical tradition, meaning "Divine inspiration; prophetic vision." | Formal: "One who is guided divinely.".
How popular is Nahshon?
1998 peak year
Nahshon has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #9706), with about 8 babies named Nahshon each year. In 1998, 25 babies received the name (ranked #3160). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 692.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
25 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #3,160)
8 Avg. per year
(last decade)
80 Total registrations
last 10 years
692 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #9,706) Rare
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Nahshon
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
N5
A1
H8
S1
H8
O6
N5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Nahshon
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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